Episodios

  • Biblical Encouragement Amid Grief with Christina Patterson

    Biblical Encouragement Amid Grief with Christina Patterson
    Mar 18 2025
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Christina Patterson, Founder of Beloved Women, author, speaker. and bible teacher. Christina walks alongside women everyday encouraging them in the Word of God and in this episode she shares Biblical Encouragement for Black Women navigating grief.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • The Power of Presence in Grief
    • Finding Peace in Scripture
    • Embracing Emotional Authenticity
    • The Importance of Community Support


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
    • Join Beloved Women
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Christina Patterson (Guest)

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    42 m
  • Cultivating Allyship and the Power of Living Slow with Jodi Grubbs

    Cultivating Allyship and the Power of Living Slow with Jodi Grubbs
    Mar 11 2025
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Jodi Grubbs, Slow Living Advocate and author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this conversation, we talk about the power of living slowly and what it means to come alongside Black Women.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • Understanding Through Presence
    • Empathy as a Strength
    • The Power of Living Slowly
    • Intentional Listening and Allyship

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
    • Get your copy of Live Slowly
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Jodi Grubbs (Guest)

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    34 m
  • Engaging in Grief, Lament, and Kingdom Work with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson

    Engaging in Grief, Lament, and Kingdom Work with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
    Mar 4 2025
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, a writer, speaker, leadership consultant, and mentoring coach. A former Marine Corps officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Natasha has nearly 2 decades of experience in leadership and discipleship across military, government, church, and nonprofit spaces. She’s the founder of Leadership LINKS, Inc., author of Mentor for Life and Hope for Us, and editor of Voices of Lament. In this powerful conversation we dive into discipleship, mentorship, sponsorship, and how we can faithfully walk through Black Woman Grief with God and community.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • Understanding Black Woman Grief
    • The Role of Community in Healing
    • Mentorship and Leadership with Purpose
    • Creating Safe Spaces for Grief and Lament

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
    • Get your copy of A Sojourner's Truth
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson (Guest)

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    52 m
  • Navigating Racial and Ethnic Trauma with Sheila Wise Rowe

    Navigating Racial and Ethnic Trauma with Sheila Wise Rowe
    Feb 25 2025
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd, author of award winning "Healing Racial Trauma" and "Young Gifted and Black," to explore the complexities of identity formation, trauma, and the journey towards healing.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • Understanding Racial and Ethnic Trauma
    • The Exhaustion of Identity Challenges
    • Coping Mechanisms and Community Support
    • The Path to Healing and Hope


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
    • Get your copy of Healing Leadership Trauma
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd (Guest)

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    36 m
  • Reframing 'The Strong Black Woman' Narrative with Dr. Quantrilla Ard

    Reframing 'The Strong Black Woman' Narrative with Dr. Quantrilla Ard
    Feb 25 2025
    In this episode, Natasha kicks off Season 7 with this ten-episode series with Dr. Quantrilla Ard. The episode serves as a rallying cry for Black women to embrace their full emotional spectrum and to create a balanced life filled with rest, resilience, and joy. Dr. Ard's vulnerability and insights remind us all that the journey through grief and strength is personal, and there is power in sharing and living our truths.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • The Strong Black Woman Stereotype
    • Navigating Expectations and Setting Boundaries
    • Deconstructing and Reframing Strength
    • Honoring Resilience Without Pressure

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
    • Join the It's All Grief To Me Community
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Dr. Quantrilla Ard (Guest)

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    44 m
  • Introducing: Sitting With Black Woman Grief

    Introducing: Sitting With Black Woman Grief
    Feb 21 2025
    Every loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve. Sitting With Black Woman Grief is an exclusive podcast series dedicated to giving space and voice to the specific loss and grief experienced by Black Women. Black woman grief is real and it is valid.

    In this ten-episode series, host Natasha Smith, author of Black Woman Grief (and Can You Just Sit With Me) sits with guests and invite them to share their Black Woman grief experience as a Black Woman or ally. Offering solidarity, compassion, hope, and support for those navigating Black Woman grief and those who come alongside us.

    Dear Black Woman,
    My hope is that as you listen to this series, you will feel seen, heard, and understood. And that you will sense the hand of the Lord covering you with love, hope, and strength.

    And for those who serve and support Black Women, I pray you find this series informative, helpful, and hope filled.

    Get Black Woman Grief book here or wherever books are sold.

    Subscribe and listen to past seasons of the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast here

    About the Host:
    Natasha Smith (here)

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    4 m
  • Chelsea Ohlemiller on Sitting with Mother Loss, Faith, and the Holidays

    Chelsea Ohlemiller on Sitting with Mother Loss, Faith, and the Holidays
    Dec 25 2024
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Chelsea Ohlemiller. She is the author of the new book Now That She's Gone, a book about her own journey of grief at the loss of her mother. Known for her blog, Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities, Chelsea's work can be found featured in the national bestseller “So God Made a Mother” and two Chicken Soup for the Soul books, also published online by platforms such as Her View From Home, (in)Courage, Love What Matters and more. You don't want to miss this special episode, closing out Season 6.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation.
    Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:

    • The Continuing Journey of Grief
    • The Role of Faith in Healing
    • Coping with Holidays and Traditions
    • Hope and Encouragement

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get your copy of Now That She's Gone
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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Chelsea Ohlemiller (Guest)

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    36 m
  • Corine E. Phillips on Sitting with Child Loss and Faith

    Corine E. Phillips on Sitting with Child Loss and Faith
    Dec 9 2024
    In this episode, Natasha sits with Corine E. Phillips, a wife and mom, originally from Cameroon, she now calls the US home. She is the author of When I Lost My Son to Him, where she shares her heartfelt story of losing her 2-year-old son Caleb, a story of loss and love that she hopes will bring comfort to parents who have experienced similar heartbreak.

    Come and sit with us and join the conversation.
    Please let us know what resonates with you.

    Main points:
    • A Story of Reckless Love
    • Honoring our loved ones
    • Navigating uncertainty and trusting God
    • Faith amid heartbreaking loss

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get your copy of When I Lost My Son To Him


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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Corine E. Phillips (Guest)

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    29 m